1969 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Toyota Corona (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT. (137 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo GT | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | GT | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |